The Purdue Peace Project is based on the conviction that local leaders and citizens are capable of resolving local conflicts before they escalate. They understand local conditions and culture, and they have knowledge and experience to bring to bear on local situations. Experience has verified that homegrown solutions can be much more cost-effective than those devised by outsiders.

Read more about our projects to learn how, with encouragement and assistance, local leaders are resolving local conflicts before they escalate into widespread violence.